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Derby Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in Derby, KS, 6% of all K-12 students in Derby, KS are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Derby, KS are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Derby Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Parish Catholic School
St. Mary Parish Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Catholic
2306 E Meadowlark Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3151
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Map of Faith Lutheran School
Faith Lutheran School
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
208 S Derby Ave
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-1715
(3)
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Walnut Grove KinderCare Photo
Walnut Grove KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1720 Walnut Grove Rd.
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-5925
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Derby, Kansas Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Derby Christian School
Derby Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 80 students
Baptist
1409 North Woodlawn Blvd
Derby, KS 67037
(316) 788-3729
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Derby, KS Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
442
Students
$3,950
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Derby)
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
232 Schools
# Students
442 Students
42,923 Students
% Students of Color
13%
24%
0.52
0.57
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
212 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,414 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
35 Students
4,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
12%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
289 Students
26,310 Students
% White Students
66%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
108 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
103 Students
7,482 Students
% of Others Students
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
3,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,950
$9,227
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Derby, KS?
The top ranked private schools in Derby, KS is St. Mary Parish Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Derby?
3 private schools are located in Derby.
What percentage of students in Derby go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in private schools (compared to the KS state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derby?
67% of private schools in Derby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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